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Watermelon Salsa with Baked Tortilla Chips

URL: https://www.michelledudash.com/2012/06/14/recipe-watermelon-cilantro-pico-de-gallo-with-oven-fried-tortilla-chips/

Ingredients

The pico de gallo

  • 3 cups diced seedless watermelon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

The baked tortilla chips

  • 8 pieces corn tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  1. Combine the watermelon and salt in a medium bowl and let it rest for 20 minutes to draw out the juice, then drain.
  2. Add the remaining pico de gallo ingredients to the drained watermelon and mix well.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Line a large sheet pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  5. Toss the tortilla strips with olive oil, salt, and pepper on the pan, spreading them into a single layer.
  6. Bake the tortillas for 12 minutes until they are light golden and crispy, then sprinkle with cumin and chili powder.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
250
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
35g
Total protein
5g
Sodium
150mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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